President Erdoğan: I congratulate Mr. Özel for his contribution to brotherhood.

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The call made by MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli for terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan ignites a new debate in Turkish politics. Today, during his party's group meeting, President Erdoğan congratulated CHP Chairman Özgür Özel for his statements throughout the process.

"POLITICS WITH TERRORISM AND VIOLENCE CANNOT COEXIST WITH DEMOCRACY"

Highlights from President Erdoğan's speech at the group meeting are as follows: "It is impossible for Turkey to compromise with, turn a blind eye to, or support organizations that back terrorism, advocate for it, or act as its spokesperson. Politics with terrorism and violence cannot coexist with democracy. Terror cannot be carried on one side while civil politics is on the other. Those who do not abide by law and democracy will face the consequences.

"I WANT TO BELIEVE THAT ÖZEL WILL STAND ON THE SIDE OF BROTHERHOOD"

I also convey my appreciation to CHP Chairman Mr. Özgür Özel. As the AK Party, we have always said since our establishment that 'The state should be the state of everyone, embracing everyone equally.' Even if it comes after a 23-year delay, I congratulate Mr. Özel for contributing to brotherhood through our politics. I want to believe that under Mr. Özel's leadership, the CHP will stand in the right place and will be on the side of brotherhood," he stated.